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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.16, 1,471.77 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.16, 1,471.77 and 331.93 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.16 : 1,471.77 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.16/1,471.77 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.16x = 1,471.77 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.16x = 488,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,524.62/981.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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